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R112 JTW

1998 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,649 mi
Last recorded55,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 JTW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 55,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear in rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 52,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 52,756 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 49,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper rubbers split

Pass 15 May 2017 47,948 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 45,021 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 45,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,686 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,342 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,431 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,697 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,465 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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R112 JTW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R112 JTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R112 JTW registered?

R112 JTW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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